Events & Activities in Borehamwood

This page gives information on events and activities in Borehamwood and the surrounding area, including Potters Bar and Radlett. It is updated daily. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch.

Saturday 2nd December – Christmas Bazaar

Come along to this Christmas Bazaar at Elms Court, 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BP, and show your support for Cats Protection. With food, crafts and more. Saturday 2nd December from 12 noon.

Saturday 2nd December – Mum2mum Market

Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, kids and maternity with 20 stalls to browse. Refreshments and snacks available. At Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, MD6 1JJ. Saturday 2nd December from 2pm – 4pm.

Saturday 2nd – Sunday 31st December – Beauty and the Beast Pantomime

Upstage Productions present Beauty and the Beast as their 2023 traditional family pantomime. They promise dazzling choreography, stunning sets, uplifting live music, glamourous costumes (for most of the cast members!) and, of course, plenty of audience participation. At The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL. Saturday 2nd – Sunday 31st December at various times. To book click here

Sunday 3rd December – Junior Parkrun

Taking place at the Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BW, the new junior parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors aged 4 to 14 years old. It is held every Sunday at 9am. For further information click here

On now until Sunday 3rd December – Samuel Coleridge Taylor Exhibition

Explore the life and works of a musical master Samuel Coleridge Taylor now at Radlett Library, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL. This exhibition commemorates the 111th anniversary of Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s death. The exhibition helps to shine a light on a talented, but often overlooked musical master.

Monday 4th December – Baby Rhyme Time

These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are an opportunity for you to meet other families too. Every Monday from 10am – 10.30am and 11am – 11.30am. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Monday 4th December – Creative Community Cafe

Do you enjoy knitting, tapestry, crocheting, needlework, painting or another crafty hobby? Then come along to this weekly Creative Community Cafe. These will be weekly coffee and crafting sessions; a great opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, to chat about your hobbies, and enjoy free refreshments. Mondays from 10.30am – 12.30pm. At Windsor Hall, Blyth Close, Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EE.

Tuesday 5th December – Baby Group

Meet other families with young babies in a supportive, stimulating and friendly environment. During the free 90 minute session there will be time for babies to play, discover more about their development and support your wellbeing as a new parent. Weekly on Tuesdays from 10.30am – 12 noon. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Tuesday 5th December – Baby Rhyme Time

Join Oakmere Library, High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ, for fun and rhymes with your baby. Free every Tuesday from 11am -11.30am. No need to book.

Tuesday 5th December – Toddler Tuesday

Enjoy one hour of Swimming and one hour of Soft Play. Term time only, Tuesdays from 11.30am – 12.30pm in the pool and 1pm – 2pm in the soft play. For ages 1 – 3 years only. At Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BW.

Tuesday 5th December – Creative Community Cafe

weekly coffee and crafting sessions; a great opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, to chat about your hobbies, and enjoy free refreshments. Tuesdays from 12 noon – 4pm. At Phillimore Community Centre, Phillimore Place, Radlett, WD7 8NN.

Tuesday 5th December – IT Champion

IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB. Every Tuesday from 2pm – 4pm.

Tuesday 5th December – Indoor Christmas Market

Come along to this indoor Christmas Market on Tuesday 5th December from 3pm – 7pm. There will be a number of stalls selling a range of products. From crochet, cakes, personalised gifts, crystals, crafts made by local cubs and beavers pack to having your face painted. At The Builders Arms, 47 Heath Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1LR.

Wednesday 6th December – Compassionate Café

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is delighted to bring you this Compassionate Café, run in partnership with Loaves and Fishes Café at Christ Church Little Heath, Great North Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JNB. The café will run every Wednesday from 10am – 12 noon, and provides a space for local people who have been affected by bereavement or any kind of loss to meet others by coming together for a cuppa and a chat.

Wednesday 6th December – Physical Fun

A free fun, 90 minute active session suitable for children aged 18 months plus. Come and meet other local families and enjoy lots of fun games and play opportunities to support your child with their physical development. Older siblings welcome. Wednesdays from 10.30am – 12 noon. At PB1 Family Centre, Chace Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 5NP.

Wednesday 6th December – Creative Community Cafe

Weekly coffee and crafting session, a great opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, to chat about your hobbies, and enjoy free refreshments. Wednesdays from 1pm – 4pm at Aberford Community Centre, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PL.

Wednesday 6th December – BBC Elstree Concert Band: Christmas Concert

Event by Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council and the BBC Elstree Concert Band. Wednesday 6th December from 8pm. At Allum Hall, Allum Lane, Elstree, WD6 3PJ. To book click here

Thursday 7th December – Under 5’s Storytime

Join Oakmere Library, High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ, for stories and songs every Thursday from 11am – 11.30am. No need to book.

Thursday 7th December – Craft and a Cuppa

Bring your own art and craft project, have a chat, meet new people and share ideas. Every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Thursday 7th December – Compassionate Cafe

This café will run every first and third Thursday of the month from 2pm – 4pm at and provides a space for local people who have been affected by bereavement or any kind of loss to meet others by coming together for a cuppa and a chat. At Shenley Road Community Hub, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Thursday 7th December – Craft and a Cuppa

Bring your own art and craft project, have a chat, meet new people and share ideas. Every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Thursday 7th December – Brush Party: Snow Globe

Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts, at Red Lion Hotel 78-80 Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7NP, on Thursday 7th December 7pm – 10pm, to paint their fabulous theme Snow Globe. They provide everything a quality canvas, all the paint you need, brushes and aprons. For further information and to book click link

Friday 8th December – Creative Community Cafe

Weekly coffee and crafting session, a great opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests, to chat about your hobbies, and enjoy free refreshments. Fridays from 10am – 2pm. At Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB.

Sunday 10th December – Christmas Extravaganza

Join this exciting, interactive child’s show full of fun, games, music, bubbles, Christmas magic and more. Can you help Twinkle and her friends stop The Mean One and save Christmas? Sunday 10th December at 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Monday 11th December – SEND Café

These Special Educational Needs and Disability cafes are a great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey, in a relaxed environment. The friendly SEND Champions are on hand to talk about the services they offer at the Family Centre, signpost to relevant charities and organisations or simply to offer a listening ear. Monday 16th October from 10am – 11am. At The BECC Family Centre, off Shakespeare Drive, Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD.

Saturday 16th December – Radlett Choir

Celebrate the festive season with Radlett Choir on Saturday 16th December from 6.45pm,for mulled wine and refreshments. Featuring performances by the talented Stephanie Hershaw (soprano) and Nicholas Robinson (organ). At Christ Church & St Johns, Radlett, WD7 7JJ.

Sunday 17th December – Carols by Candlelight

A beautiful evening singing Christmas Carols and sharing together in the story of the Christ child. Sunday 17th December from 7pm. At St Martin’s Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9DU.

Monday 18th December – Christmas Carols

Join the choir of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Borehamwood for this annual, traditional Carols, live on Monday 18th December from 6.30pm, at The Wellington, 4 Theobald Street, Borehamwood, WD6 4SE.

Monday 18th December – Hertfordshire Show Band

Brass instruments galore this will be an evening of Christmas music and festive cocktails. It is totally free to come along, but they would suggest booking a table if you want a seat as spaces are limited. At The Builders Arms, 47 Heath Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1LR. Monday 18th December from 8.30pm.

Friday 22nd December – Festive Soft Play

Enjoy this festive soft play with session on Friday 22nd December from 9am – 4pm, at Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BW. Book via reception or click here

On now until – Tuesday 2nd January – Festive Farm and Santa’s Grotto

Hunt down all the Elves hanging around the Farm on the Elf Hunt, find them all to win a prize. Warm up in the indoor Play Barn while the children let off steam on the Bouncy Castle, Plus enjoy the Giant Puzzles, Mini-Tractor Play and Photo Opportunities.

Santa is getting ready to meet all of the excitable children leading up until Christmas. Santa’s Magical Grotto is open every weekend from now and daily until 18th December. At Aldenham Country Park Farm, Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3BA. For further information and to book click here

Tuesday 2nd January – IT Champions

Thursday 4th January – Craft and a Cuppa

Bring your own art and craft project, have a chat, meet new people and share ideas. Every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.

Thursday 18th January – Gulls Galore

As light begins to fade this time of year, the open water attracts thousands and thousands of gulls of different species, this is your chance to see the spectacle in action in a private nature reserve. The event will include a tour of part of the reserve, before we settle down to watch the spectacle with a cup of hot chocolate. Bring binoculars or a field telescope if you have them.

Please be aware you will need to ascend and descend a flight of approx. 100 steps up the dam wall, there is a hand rail. The ground may be muddy and uneven in places. No dogs will be allowed at this event. Thursday 18th January from 3pm – 5pm. To book click here

Saturday 27th January – Mum2mum Market

Come and shop pre loved, good condition all things baby, kids and maternity with 20 stalls to browse. At Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, MD6 1JJ. Refreshments and snacks available. Saturday 27th January from 2pm – 4pm.